Odyssey Teams Blog

In this fourth installment of our CEO Series, You Go First host Lain Hensley sits down with Andrew Limouris, founder and CEO of Medix, the purpose‑driven staffing organization built on a mission of positively impacting lives. Andrew reflects on launching Medix in the wake of the post‑9/11 recession, the mentors and family values that shaped his leadership, and the Greek concept of philotimo that guides his approach to culture and service. He and Lain explore Medix’s growth, their long‑standing partnership, and the lessons captured in Andrew’s book Culture Through Crisis, offering a candid look at how mission‑first leadership can unite a team through challenge and change.

What happens when you stop beating yourself up and start treating yourself like someone you love? In this episode of You Go First, Lain Hensley talks with executive coach Susan Korte, creator of Kindness Corner, about her journey from self‑criticism to self‑compassion. Susan opens up about the healing that reshaped her life, her parenting, and her confidence — and how learning to be kinder to herself inspired her to build a community where others can feel seen and supported. Together, they explore how kindness, boundaries, and self-awareness fuel personal growth, and Susan shares practical tools for interrupting negative self-talk and reconnecting with what you truly need. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about giving yourself permission to be imperfect and remembering that you matter.

Harold Earley, CEO of FXI, opens up about the internal work behind effective leadership — the mindset, discipline, and personal clarity that shape culture and performance. It’s a rare look at the human side of executive decision‑making and what it truly means to go first.